Dear Margot,
I have decided to go fishing this weekend. I will be kind and bring my Mumy along. I hope she can remember how to cast a fly and will not injure any passers by or on lookers, which i am sure she will not do. I will probably lend her my 6wt because it is an easier rod to cast than my 4wt in the sense that is is faster and more forgiving, however, the drawback is that it needs a short and fast casting stroke for it to really shoot off line like a rocket, which is what i really like.
I have been thinking about rods lately and wonder if i should get the powell rod from Fred. It is a totally different rod from my Orvis. The Orvis is a dry fly and nymph rod for small streams where presentation is critical. The Powell on the other hand is like the Sage TCR meant for throwing long and not really for pillow soft presentations. However, i still think it is an absolutely beautiful rod. The deep blue finish is very stylish and the thread wraps are gorgeous.
I think I will have to think carefully about the Powell rod and have been thinking about it since last Saturday. I will probably cast it again this Saturday if Fred comes fishing with Albert, Mum and I. I am going to sleep now. GoOd NiGhT
Yours,
an ren
Wednesday, April 27, 2005
Monday, April 25, 2005
Fish
Dear Margot,
I have just looked at my collection and realised that I have 6 peacock bass that eat more than I think they do. They are all still babies but yet show very beautiful colours. What i need is a bigger tank. Their stripes are well defined and the red is finally coming out. What I noticed is that they have grown at an extremely fast rate, much faster than any other fish I have ever kept. However, I will soon need a new fish tank because 3 peacocks let alone 6 will not fit into a 2 foot fish tank.
I will sleep now because I am tired and have to go shower.
Yours,
An Ren
I have just looked at my collection and realised that I have 6 peacock bass that eat more than I think they do. They are all still babies but yet show very beautiful colours. What i need is a bigger tank. Their stripes are well defined and the red is finally coming out. What I noticed is that they have grown at an extremely fast rate, much faster than any other fish I have ever kept. However, I will soon need a new fish tank because 3 peacocks let alone 6 will not fit into a 2 foot fish tank.
I will sleep now because I am tired and have to go shower.
Yours,
An Ren
Saturday, April 23, 2005
remember this day.
Dear Margot,
Today was very relaxing and fun. I lept out of bed at about 530 in the morning to go fishing. I sored peacocks number 2 to 6 of year 2005. The biggest one of the trip which was number 5 actually did a backing run. Well, that is probably because I had cast out all my fly line. Today is a day to remember not because I caught peacocks and put one in my fish tank but because I managed to cast out all the fly line on 1 of my rods and on Fred's 4wt Powell, which I am considering buying.
After fishing, I went home for a shower and to go to worship practice because I am playing in church tomorrow. I met the guys in Wesley Hall in church and we set up all the equipment. I have learnt to do a fill in for Hear Our Praises, which I am pleased with. I know that whatever happens tomorrow is God's will. Because he is ultimately in control of everything. It is by God's grace that the practice went very smoothly considering other practices I have been to. I need an early night because I need to catch up on sleep. Good Night.
Yours,
An Ren
Today was very relaxing and fun. I lept out of bed at about 530 in the morning to go fishing. I sored peacocks number 2 to 6 of year 2005. The biggest one of the trip which was number 5 actually did a backing run. Well, that is probably because I had cast out all my fly line. Today is a day to remember not because I caught peacocks and put one in my fish tank but because I managed to cast out all the fly line on 1 of my rods and on Fred's 4wt Powell, which I am considering buying.
After fishing, I went home for a shower and to go to worship practice because I am playing in church tomorrow. I met the guys in Wesley Hall in church and we set up all the equipment. I have learnt to do a fill in for Hear Our Praises, which I am pleased with. I know that whatever happens tomorrow is God's will. Because he is ultimately in control of everything. It is by God's grace that the practice went very smoothly considering other practices I have been to. I need an early night because I need to catch up on sleep. Good Night.
Yours,
An Ren
Sunday, April 17, 2005
last training of the season- best one for 8months!
Dear Margot,
This weekend has been eventful. I had dinner with uncle Dennis, his wife, mum's parents and the rest of my immediate family. We ate at our neighbourhood restaurant, Peach Garden. and as usual, the food was excellent.
I sailed yesterday and today. I did not sail very well but at least today when we sailed with part of the national squad i managed a to finish in the top 15. Also, I managed to beat Elliot who is a good friend of mine and has been beating me for the last 8 months or so and I finally beat him in all the races today. So the way I sailed was not that bad. Or at least I think its not that bad. My byte is absolutely horrible. I just had the seals replaced and the silly boat still leaks. At least I am selling it after the inter-school regatta in early July.
Training for the current sailing season is over. Today was the last training for a month or so. I am highly relieved because I need a break from sailing and would like to go fishing.
I am going to sleep now. Good Night.
Yours,
Tired, sore and aching all over.
An Ren
This weekend has been eventful. I had dinner with uncle Dennis, his wife, mum's parents and the rest of my immediate family. We ate at our neighbourhood restaurant, Peach Garden. and as usual, the food was excellent.
I sailed yesterday and today. I did not sail very well but at least today when we sailed with part of the national squad i managed a to finish in the top 15. Also, I managed to beat Elliot who is a good friend of mine and has been beating me for the last 8 months or so and I finally beat him in all the races today. So the way I sailed was not that bad. Or at least I think its not that bad. My byte is absolutely horrible. I just had the seals replaced and the silly boat still leaks. At least I am selling it after the inter-school regatta in early July.
Training for the current sailing season is over. Today was the last training for a month or so. I am highly relieved because I need a break from sailing and would like to go fishing.
I am going to sleep now. Good Night.
Yours,
Tired, sore and aching all over.
An Ren
Sunday, April 10, 2005
D@y 2
Dear Margot,
Today was the second day of the Sing-Siam regatta. There were 2 races of which I sailed one in a pico and the other, I sailed a ful-rig laser. After the first race, the wind sort of died and I exchanged boats with Kok Gin. I had a lousy start, I think it was probably the worst start I had done through out my whole regatta. However, I caught up rather well and managed a finish in 9th position out of a fleet of about 25 sailors. I think this is wonderful since i beat some Thai sailors and this is the first ever race that I sailed in a laser.
After sailing and helping Andrew pack up the Pico, Andrew and I went fishing. I was extremely lucky and fortunate. I am glad I have been looking at fish in their natural surroundings and was able to see the fish at the sides of the marina. I made a few casts and the fishes chased the fly. Unfortunately, they refused to take the fly. So in order to attempt to hook the fish, I walked along the marina with my line trailing in the water. I soon felt a tug and thought the fly was stuck on a rock. So, I tugged back hard. surprisingly, the line started to move so I lifted the rod and up came this 6 inch long pencil looking fish with a yellow tail. I grabbed it with my gloved hand and realised it was a baby barracuda or cuda for short. It was beautiful, it had a yellow tail, a long slim streamline body and a mouth full of razor sharp teeth. It sure did not put up much of a fight but the take was very strong and I am very happy having scored another type of fish on fly tackle.
I think fishing is a wonderful sport because after the fish gave me some fun and some poses for Andrew's camera phone, I released the little fish to live another day. I think that if I do not eat the fish, I should release the fish unharmed. I am tired and aching all over so I will sleep now. Good night.
Yours,
An Ren
Today was the second day of the Sing-Siam regatta. There were 2 races of which I sailed one in a pico and the other, I sailed a ful-rig laser. After the first race, the wind sort of died and I exchanged boats with Kok Gin. I had a lousy start, I think it was probably the worst start I had done through out my whole regatta. However, I caught up rather well and managed a finish in 9th position out of a fleet of about 25 sailors. I think this is wonderful since i beat some Thai sailors and this is the first ever race that I sailed in a laser.
After sailing and helping Andrew pack up the Pico, Andrew and I went fishing. I was extremely lucky and fortunate. I am glad I have been looking at fish in their natural surroundings and was able to see the fish at the sides of the marina. I made a few casts and the fishes chased the fly. Unfortunately, they refused to take the fly. So in order to attempt to hook the fish, I walked along the marina with my line trailing in the water. I soon felt a tug and thought the fly was stuck on a rock. So, I tugged back hard. surprisingly, the line started to move so I lifted the rod and up came this 6 inch long pencil looking fish with a yellow tail. I grabbed it with my gloved hand and realised it was a baby barracuda or cuda for short. It was beautiful, it had a yellow tail, a long slim streamline body and a mouth full of razor sharp teeth. It sure did not put up much of a fight but the take was very strong and I am very happy having scored another type of fish on fly tackle.
I think fishing is a wonderful sport because after the fish gave me some fun and some poses for Andrew's camera phone, I released the little fish to live another day. I think that if I do not eat the fish, I should release the fish unharmed. I am tired and aching all over so I will sleep now. Good night.
Yours,
An Ren
Saturday, April 02, 2005
Fishing today!! yeah dude!!
Dear Margot,
Today I had a most exciting day. It may have been dark gloomy and anything that would mess up someone's day but not for me. Why? Simply because I was going fishing at an untouched area with the people from SFAS which is the Sport Fishing Association Singapore.
I woke up in total darkness at about 620 in the morning. I couldn fall asleep because I was too excited. I climbed shakily out of bed because I did not get much rest the night before as I was packing my bag. Well, I got up, poured coffee for Mum and Dad so as to get them out of bed, gathered all my items then we headed out to West Coast ferry terminal. The car ride was uneventful. I felt the excitement building inside me and all i could think of was casting and hooking a monster fish.
I arrived at the ferry terminal and was warmly greeted by Jimmy Aw who invited me. He himself had brought 2 rods, an 8wt and a 6wt. He is an extremely nice person. He actually said," Hi auntie, hi uncle."Then shut the car door for me when I was dropped off. Well, we boarded the ferries to take us to the island after submtting the indemnity form.
The fishing was extremely productive. I had many takes but did not manage to muscle any of the fish or the shark to the side to be photographed and released. I will blog about it tomorrow. the summarised report would be as follows. I hooked 1 herring, 1 black tip reef shark about 4 feet long, 2 huge gts about 5kg at least, a todak and spooked a big tarpon. Tomorrow I will blog about the fish in greater detail because my arm and fingers are too tired to type more.
Good night.
Yours,
An Ren
Today I had a most exciting day. It may have been dark gloomy and anything that would mess up someone's day but not for me. Why? Simply because I was going fishing at an untouched area with the people from SFAS which is the Sport Fishing Association Singapore.
I woke up in total darkness at about 620 in the morning. I couldn fall asleep because I was too excited. I climbed shakily out of bed because I did not get much rest the night before as I was packing my bag. Well, I got up, poured coffee for Mum and Dad so as to get them out of bed, gathered all my items then we headed out to West Coast ferry terminal. The car ride was uneventful. I felt the excitement building inside me and all i could think of was casting and hooking a monster fish.
I arrived at the ferry terminal and was warmly greeted by Jimmy Aw who invited me. He himself had brought 2 rods, an 8wt and a 6wt. He is an extremely nice person. He actually said," Hi auntie, hi uncle."Then shut the car door for me when I was dropped off. Well, we boarded the ferries to take us to the island after submtting the indemnity form.
The fishing was extremely productive. I had many takes but did not manage to muscle any of the fish or the shark to the side to be photographed and released. I will blog about it tomorrow. the summarised report would be as follows. I hooked 1 herring, 1 black tip reef shark about 4 feet long, 2 huge gts about 5kg at least, a todak and spooked a big tarpon. Tomorrow I will blog about the fish in greater detail because my arm and fingers are too tired to type more.
Good night.
Yours,
An Ren
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